SIM-swap fraud and illegal mobile number porting are rapidly increasing crimes that occur when fraudsters use technology to gain access to consumer’s personal information. ICASA calls on members of the public to increase their vigilance and take all necessary precautions during this festive season.

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has promulgated seven final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for International Mobile Communications (IMT) high-demand spectrum, following an extensive notice and comment process.

ICASA has published the Draft Amendment Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2022. The amendment regulations include an updated list of radio apparatus whose use or possession shall not require a radio frequency spectrum licence.

ICASA has extended the submission deadline for pre-registrations in respect of applications for community television broadcasting service and related radio frequency spectrum licences on Digital Terrestrial Television Multiplex 1 frequencies from 12 January 2023 to 30 January 2023.

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa wishes to inform its stakeholders and members of the public that all ICASA offices will be partially closed during the festive period from 16 December 2022 to 2 January 2023.

ICASA has published Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans (RFSAPs) for Specific Radiocommunications Systems for public consultation.